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Lime Tree Valley completed a C&D double at this time a year ago, the first victory coming after a long break so the fact that he hasn't run since July shouldn't be a problem. Saint By Day ended his first campaign scoring over 1m3f here in November so it's a surprise to see him dropping back in trip on his return. Maybe Grace went up 6lbs for scoring here in October and has been dropped a couple of pounds despite two decent subsequent efforts. Better things will be expected of GRAND ADMIRAL this season as this close relative of the brilliant Johannesburg hasn't had too much racing and is 1lb lower than when scoring over the C&D in October.

Saint By Day (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, steady headway between horses in straight, 5th under 1f out, kept on well to lead inside final 100 yards, won at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 50-70 pol in Nov beating Suprise Vendor (9-12) by 3/4l, 14 ran.